P.O.Box 3190
Nazareth, 16131
Israël
- Democracy and community development
Dirasat aims to influence decision-making within the Arab-Palestinian community in Israel, and within state institutions, such that all members of our society will enjoy both individual and collective equality. Our goals are: A) to develop viable alternatives to existing laws and policies (which are sensitive to our community’s distinct identity and culture) and present them to decision-makers; B) to encourage and actively participate in strategic goal setting in light of the root causes of the existing reality; C) to enhance the capacity for strategic thinking and planning among the Arab leadership and D) to encourage the development and adoption of new approaches for attaining substantive citizenship based on participatory, inclusive and democratic processes.
We are currently implementing- or planning on implementing projects in the following areas:
- Establishment of a virtual library of resources
- A study regarding local Arab councils with the aim of improving governance and service provision;
- A project to enhance education of teachers in the Arab sector;
- A series of studies designed to promote employment of Arab women;
- Resarch on the Arab-Palestinian minority in Israel as an indigenous group;
We also publish an annual yearbook.